stilzwijgen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstɪlˌzʋɛi̯.ɣə(n)/

noun
Definitions
  • complete silence, absence of speaking or other communication

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch stille swigen com from Dutch, Flemish stil (silent, still, motionless, quiet) + Dutch, Flemish zwijgen.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

zwijgen

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